Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Year A, Proper 25: Exodus 22:21-27; Psalm 1; 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8; Matthew 22:34-46.

We discuss what Malachi means by "robbing God," Paul's letter to the Thessalonians, and "give to Ceasar what is Ceasar's and to God what is God's."

Notes:

--2019 Book of Common Prayer

--Connect with Jessica LM Jenkins' work here

--The Bible Project

--Ordinary Time: The Season of Growth, by: Amy Peeler

0:51 Collect

3:15 Exodus 22:21-27

26:51 Psalm 1

29:06 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8

38:44 Matthew 22:34-46

Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Year A, Proper 24: Malachi 3:6-12; Psalm 96; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10; Matthew 22:15-22.

We discuss what Malachi means by "robbing God," Paul's letter to the Thessalonians, and "give to Ceasar what is Ceasar's and to God what is God's."

Notes:

--2019 Book of Common Prayer

--Find Aaron's sermon from last week here

--The Bible Project

--Ordinary Time: The Season of Growth, by: Amy Peeler

0:51 Collect

3:15 Malachi 3:6-12

26:51 Psalm 96

29:06 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

38:44 Matthew 22:15-22

Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Year A, Proper 23: Isaiah 25:1-9; Psalm 23; Philippians 4:4-13; Matthew 22:1-14.

We discuss Jesus' parable of the wedding feast, Paul's contentment in all things, and the imagery of God overthrowing the ruthless and instead ruthfully hosting a banquet for all people.

Notes:

--2019 Book of Common Prayer

The Bible Project

Ordinary Time: The Season of Growth, by: Amy Peeler

0:53Collect

1:28 Isaiah 25:1-9

16:12 Psalm 23

31:15 Philippians 4:4-13

42:10 Matthew 22:1-14

Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Year A, Proper 22: Isaiah 5:1-7; Psalm 80: 1-19; Philippians 3:14-21; Matthew 21:33-44.

We discuss the vineyard and cornerstone imagery throughout Scripture and Jesus' continual invitation for the religious leaders to change their minds.

Notes:

--2019 Book of Common Prayer

The Bible Project

Ordinary Time: The Season of Growth, by: Amy Peeler

0:57 Collect

4:27 Isaiah 5:1-7

16:48 Psalm 80: 1-19

23:58 Philippians 3:14-21

34:58 Matthew 21:33-44

Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Year A, Proper 21: Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32; Psalm 25; Philippians 2:1-13; Matthew 21:28-32.

We discuss the opportunity available to all to repent, the example of King Ahab and Manasseh, the Christian call to charity, and Jesus' parable of the two sons.

Notes:

--2019 Book of Common Prayer

The Bible Project

Ordinary Time: The Season of Growth, by: Amy Peeler

0:54 Collect

3:29 Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32

19:57 Psalm 25

28:51 Philippians 2:1-13

46:41 Matthew 21:28-32

Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Year A, Proper 20: Jonah 3:10-4:11; Psalm 145; Philippians 1:21-27; Matthew 20:1-16.

We discuss the bitterness of rejecting God's generosity to others, the way collective worship invites us to respond to God as individuals, and Paul's spiritual ambitions.

Notes:

--2019 Book of Common Prayer

--Kingdom, Grace, Judgment: Paradox, Outrage, and Vindication in the Parables of Jesus, by: Robert Farrar Capon

The Bible Project

Ordinary Time: The Season of Growth, by: Amy Peeler

0:52 Collect

3:07 Jonah 3:10-4:11

25:35 Psalm 145

30:13 Philippians 1:21-27

40:32 Matthew 20:1-16

Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Year A, Proper 19: Ecclesiasticus 27:30-28:7; Psalm 103:1-14; Romans 14:5-12; Matthew 18:21-35.

We discuss the way we are recipients of God's mercy and compassion and how that enables us to have mercy and compassion on others.

Notes:

--2019 Book of Common Prayer

The Bible Project

Ordinary Time: The Season of Growth, by: Amy Peeler

0:54 Collect

5:46 Ecclesiasticus 27:30-28:7

15:07 Psalm 103:1-14

26:45 Romans 14:5-12

39:38 Matthew 18:21-35

Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

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Join Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for Year A, Proper 18: Ezekiel 33:1-11; Psalm 119:33-48; Romans 12:9-21; Matthew 18:15-20.

We discuss the vocation of prophetic watchman, the goodness of God's law, and Matthew 18.

Notes:

--2019 Book of Common Prayer

The Bible Project

Ordinary Time: The Season of Growth, by: Amy Peeler

0:59 Collect

2:31 Ezekiel 33:1-11

14:33 Psalm 119:33-48

25:48 Romans 12:9-21

32:15 Matthew 18:15-20

Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.